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Dabo Swinney's job security questioned after Clemson's rough start

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 5:12 PM

Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Dabo Swinney's job security questioned after Clemson's rough start

Summary

Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney faces scrutiny following a disappointing start to the 2026 season. After a 51-10 loss to LSU and a narrow 22-7 victory against Georgia Southern, the Tigers have struggled with roster issues and a change at quarterback due to an injury. Clemson's 7-6 finish last year and inability to compete at a high level in the ACC raises concerns over Swinney's tenure. With pressure mounting, the team's performance in upcoming games will be closely watched to gauge Swinney's future at the university.

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By the Numbers

•Clemson lost 51-10 to LSU to open 2026 season
•Tigers narrowly defeated Georgia Southern 22-7
•Dabo Swinney's job security is under scrutiny
•Clemson finished last season with a 7-6 record
•Quarterback change due to injury adds to team's challenges

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5:12 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 College Football hot seat rankings: Dabo Swinney is running out of time

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In the 2025 season, two coaches were fired after Week 3 of the college football season. Virginia Tech dismissed Brent Pry after a 0-3 start and a 16-24 record overall. The same day, DeShaun Foster was let go by UCLA after a 0-3 start. Before the end of September, Mike Gundy was let go by Oklahoma State and Sam Pittman was fired by Arkansas. The […] The post 2026 College Football hot seat rankings: Dabo Swinney is running out of time appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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